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- Arsenal fired more attempts (21 vs 3 shots).
- Arsenal held more of the ball (66% possession).
Arsenal defeated Sunderland 1-4 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 10 stage in the 2016 season. The match was played at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Martin Atkinson, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Sunderland vs Arsenal meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Sunderland and Arsenal. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Arsenal defeated Sunderland 1-4 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 10 stage in the 2016 season. The match was played at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Martin Atkinson, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Sunderland vs Arsenal meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Sunderland and Arsenal. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri watched on from a distance as Arsenal celebrated the win (Picture: X) Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri were seen awkwardly watching on as the rest of Arsenal’s squad celebrated winning the Community Shield – leaving many fans convinced that their days at the club are numbered. There was some surprise as the two attackers were left out of Arsenal’s clash against Manchester City, with the duo failing to even make the substitutes bench in Cardiff. The two managers were only permitted to name nine players in addition to their starting XIs at the Principality Stadium – a rule that a ‘saddened’ Arteta wants changed. ‘Really sad to not have their availability,’ the Arsenal head coach told TNT Sports ahead of kick-off. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘I have been fighting with the Premier League to extend them and to accommodate more players in the squad. ‘They deserve to be in the squad. Hopefully we can change that rule.’ The Gunners coped perfectly well without Martinelli and Nwaneri on the day, with Riccardo Calafiori firing the English champions in front after only 23 seconds. Arsenal cruised past City to win the Community Shield for an 18th time (Picture: Getty) Calafiori scored after only 23 seconds in Cardiff (Picture: Getty) Kai Havertz and club captain Martin Odegaard struck either side of half-time to further increase the deficit against a lacklustre City, led by Enzo Maresca for the first time in an official capacity. The result saw the Gunners claim the Community Shield for an 18th time in their history – just three short of Manchester United’s record total of 21 victories. There were jubilant scenes as Arteta’s players gathered around Odegaard on the podium to hold the prize aloft shortly after the final whistle. Martinelli faces an uncertain future at the Emirates (Picture: Getty) However, a video has been circulating amongst Arsenal supporters which shows both Martinelli and Nwaneri standing some distance away from the rest of their team-mates – until Gabriel Magalhaes eventually persuaded them to join in the fun. ‘Bro [three crying emojis] separately, Nwaneri and Martinelli are GONE. Them man were borderline refusing to go over for the celebrations until Big Gabi called them over,’ one Arsenal fan wrote on X. A second bluntly wrote: ‘Just get them gone man, £80m right there and a new attacking signing.’ Bro 😭😭😭 separately, Nwaneri and Martinelli are GONE. Them man were borderline refusing to go over for the celebrations until Big Gabi called them over pic.twitter.com/SUou7fOVZI— Bels 📝🚀 (@BelsOlajuwon) August 16, 2026 ‘It’s sad how little Martinelli has developed but it’s time to move on,’ said one Gooner, while another chimed in: ‘Oh my days, it’s actually over.’ Widely followed Arsenal page Talking Highbury, meanwhile, tweeted: ‘Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli were LEFT OUT OF THE SQUAD and barely joined the celebrations afterwards until Big Gabi called them over. ‘It certainly looked like two players who could be ON THEIR WAY OUT.’ This summer, the likes of Galatasaray and Napoli have been credited with a strong interest in Martinelli – one of Arsenal’s longest serving players following his arrival from Ituano back in 2019. Hale End product Nwaneri has been linked with Serie A giants AC Milan, meanwhile, and Arteta has refused to rule out a move for the youngster, once touted as a potential superstar in north London. ‘I want him to be at the club,’ Arteta said of Nwaneri, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Marseille. ‘But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Martinelli has entered into the final 12 months of
City's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield laid bare the need for central midfield reinforcements, with a move for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi nearing completion.
The 2-0 friendly victory over French club Brest, achieved thanks to first-half strikes from Chris Wood (from the penalty spot) and Luca Netz, featured few of Forest's key men.
Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Curtis Jones’ future at Liverpool after the player was dropped out of both their pre-season friendlies vs Como. The midfielder’s complete absence from the matchday squads has only intensified speculation that his departure from Anfield is imminent before the summer transfer window closes. Taking to X, the transfer […] The post ‘Player wants the move’ – Fabrizio Romano shares intriguing Liverpool transfer update after star’s absence appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Enzo Maresca's first competitive match in charge of Manchester City ended in defeat, with Arsenal blowing them away in the Community Shield. The post Man City have ‘many things to work on’ after Community Shield thrashing, says Maresca appeared first on SoccerNews.
Additions of Guimarães and Tzolis, plus re-emergence of Ødegaard, mean champions start clear favourites after Community Shield winIf this was a glimpse of the Premier League’s new order then the rest had better watch out. By the time Martin Ødegaard sat Gianluigi Donnarumma down to make it 3-0 to the champions, the Arsenal party was in full swing. “Can we play you every week?” their supporters gleefully taunted their counterparts in sky blue.Those in red and white who had made the journey to south Wales could barely believe what they were watching, even if winning the Community Shield is unlikely to spark the same kind of celebrations that were seen on the streets of north London in May after ending a 22-year wait to win the title. Having been forced to settle for three successive second-place finishes before finally reaching the summit, this time it was Manchester City’s fans who had to face the reality of being humbled by their closest rivals. As Viktor Gyökeres had put it beforehand: “Against City? In a friendly? We want to win.” That much was clear from the opening whistle at the Principality Stadium. Continue reading...
The 20-year-old is valued around £7million by Betis. He made his debut for Spain U21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games for his country at that level.
Arsenal are out to win everything this season, says club captain Martin Odegaard (Picture: Getty) Martin Odegaard sent a stark warning to Arsenal’s rivals following the side’s statement Community Shield victory over Manchester City, claiming he ‘wants to win everything’ over the coming season. Goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Odegaard ensured the English champions picked up the first piece of silverware on offer this term, with City offering very little by way of response at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Summer signing Christos Tzolis shone in the Welsh capital, assisting Havertz and Odegaard either side of half-time after Calafiori had opened the scoring just 23 seconds into the contest. Bruno Guimaraes was also handed his debut following a high-profile £75million summer move from Newcastle and looked comfortable in the middle of the park alongside the impressive Myles-Lewis Skelly. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Mikel Arteta’s men will no doubt be looking to carry their barnstorming form into the opening match of their Premier League title defence when they play host to newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday. Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, will be under pressure to oversee immediate improvements on the back of a lacklustre and disjointed performance from City, who kick off their top-flight campaign at home to Bournemouth in a week’s time. ‘We played some brilliant football, we showed our level,’ Arsenal captain Odegaard said shortly after the final whistle. The Gunners breezed past City to get their hands on the Community Shield (Picture: Getty) Odegaard put Arsenal out of sight just moments into the second half (Picture: Getty) ‘We showed we’re ready, serious and want to do it again. ‘We want to attack it. When you get a taste of how nice it is, you want to do it again. ‘We want to win everything.’ Arteta’s men start the new Premier League season against Coventry City on Friday (Picture: Getty) Facing the media after the Gunners’ triumph, Arteta reserved special praise for new boy Tzolis, highlighting the winger’s ‘intelligence’ and ‘quality’ in the final third. ‘He’s come into the team and really organically he’s fitted in,’ the Arsenal head coach told reporters. ‘He’s a really intelligent boy, and he has a massive quality, which is that in the last 30 metres, he is so composed to pick people out in and around the box or to finish. ‘He has shown that two or three times, and he was decisive.’ Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut in Wales (Picture: Getty) Asked if there was room for improvement in Tzolis’ game, the Spaniard added: ‘With more quality around him, the numbers will be higher. It is not a coincidence. ‘He is a really consistent player in everything he does and, yes, I’m really impressed with him.’ Arsenal have now lifted the Community Shield on 18 occasions in their history – just three short of Manchester United’s total, who hold the record with 21 victories. Arteta has steered the north Londoners to three of these wins as a manager, lifting the prize in 2020 and 2023 prior to the team’s latest triumph. He also won the Community Shield twice as a player, first in 2014 and then again 12 months later. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri watched on from a distance as Arsenal celebrated the win (Picture: X) Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri were seen awkwardly watching on as the rest of Arsenal’s squad celebrated winning the Community Shield – leaving many fans convinced that their days at the club are numbered. There was some surprise as the two attackers were left out of Arsenal’s clash against Manchester City, with the duo failing to even make the substitutes bench in Cardiff. The two managers were only permitted to name nine players in addition to their starting XIs at the Principality Stadium – a rule that a ‘saddened’ Arteta wants changed. ‘Really sad to not have their availability,’ the Arsenal head coach told TNT Sports ahead of kick-off. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘I have been fighting with the Premier League to extend them and to accommodate more players in the squad. ‘They deserve to be in the squad. Hopefully we can change that rule.’ The Gunners coped perfectly well without Martinelli and Nwaneri on the day, with Riccardo Calafiori firing the English champions in front after only 23 seconds. Arsenal cruised past City to win the Community Shield for an 18th time (Picture: Getty) Calafiori scored after only 23 seconds in Cardiff (Picture: Getty) Kai Havertz and club captain Martin Odegaard struck either side of half-time to further increase the deficit against a lacklustre City, led by Enzo Maresca for the first time in an official capacity. The result saw the Gunners claim the Community Shield for an 18th time in their history – just three short of Manchester United’s record total of 21 victories. There were jubilant scenes as Arteta’s players gathered around Odegaard on the podium to hold the prize aloft shortly after the final whistle. Martinelli faces an uncertain future at the Emirates (Picture: Getty) However, a video has been circulating amongst Arsenal supporters which shows both Martinelli and Nwaneri standing some distance away from the rest of their team-mates – until Gabriel Magalhaes eventually persuaded them to join in the fun. ‘Bro [three crying emojis] separately, Nwaneri and Martinelli are GONE. Them man were borderline refusing to go over for the celebrations until Big Gabi called them over,’ one Arsenal fan wrote on X. A second bluntly wrote: ‘Just get them gone man, £80m right there and a new attacking signing.’ Bro 😭😭😭 separately, Nwaneri and Martinelli are GONE. Them man were borderline refusing to go over for the celebrations until Big Gabi called them over pic.twitter.com/SUou7fOVZI— Bels 📝🚀 (@BelsOlajuwon) August 16, 2026 ‘It’s sad how little Martinelli has developed but it’s time to move on,’ said one Gooner, while another chimed in: ‘Oh my days, it’s actually over.’ Widely followed Arsenal page Talking Highbury, meanwhile, tweeted: ‘Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli were LEFT OUT OF THE SQUAD and barely joined the celebrations afterwards until Big Gabi called them over. ‘It certainly looked like two players who could be ON THEIR WAY OUT.’ This summer, the likes of Galatasaray and Napoli have been credited with a strong interest in Martinelli – one of Arsenal’s longest serving players following his arrival from Ituano back in 2019. Hale End product Nwaneri has been linked with Serie A giants AC Milan, meanwhile, and Arteta has refused to rule out a move for the youngster, once touted as a potential superstar in north London. ‘I want him to be at the club,’ Arteta said of Nwaneri, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Marseille. ‘But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Martinelli has entered into the final 12 months of
City's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield laid bare the need for central midfield reinforcements, with a move for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi nearing completion.
The 2-0 friendly victory over French club Brest, achieved thanks to first-half strikes from Chris Wood (from the penalty spot) and Luca Netz, featured few of Forest's key men.
Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Curtis Jones’ future at Liverpool after the player was dropped out of both their pre-season friendlies vs Como. The midfielder’s complete absence from the matchday squads has only intensified speculation that his departure from Anfield is imminent before the summer transfer window closes. Taking to X, the transfer […] The post ‘Player wants the move’ – Fabrizio Romano shares intriguing Liverpool transfer update after star’s absence appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Enzo Maresca's first competitive match in charge of Manchester City ended in defeat, with Arsenal blowing them away in the Community Shield. The post Man City have ‘many things to work on’ after Community Shield thrashing, says Maresca appeared first on SoccerNews.
Additions of Guimarães and Tzolis, plus re-emergence of Ødegaard, mean champions start clear favourites after Community Shield winIf this was a glimpse of the Premier League’s new order then the rest had better watch out. By the time Martin Ødegaard sat Gianluigi Donnarumma down to make it 3-0 to the champions, the Arsenal party was in full swing. “Can we play you every week?” their supporters gleefully taunted their counterparts in sky blue.Those in red and white who had made the journey to south Wales could barely believe what they were watching, even if winning the Community Shield is unlikely to spark the same kind of celebrations that were seen on the streets of north London in May after ending a 22-year wait to win the title. Having been forced to settle for three successive second-place finishes before finally reaching the summit, this time it was Manchester City’s fans who had to face the reality of being humbled by their closest rivals. As Viktor Gyökeres had put it beforehand: “Against City? In a friendly? We want to win.” That much was clear from the opening whistle at the Principality Stadium. Continue reading...
The 20-year-old is valued around £7million by Betis. He made his debut for Spain U21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games for his country at that level.
Arsenal are out to win everything this season, says club captain Martin Odegaard (Picture: Getty) Martin Odegaard sent a stark warning to Arsenal’s rivals following the side’s statement Community Shield victory over Manchester City, claiming he ‘wants to win everything’ over the coming season. Goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Odegaard ensured the English champions picked up the first piece of silverware on offer this term, with City offering very little by way of response at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Summer signing Christos Tzolis shone in the Welsh capital, assisting Havertz and Odegaard either side of half-time after Calafiori had opened the scoring just 23 seconds into the contest. Bruno Guimaraes was also handed his debut following a high-profile £75million summer move from Newcastle and looked comfortable in the middle of the park alongside the impressive Myles-Lewis Skelly. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Mikel Arteta’s men will no doubt be looking to carry their barnstorming form into the opening match of their Premier League title defence when they play host to newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday. Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, will be under pressure to oversee immediate improvements on the back of a lacklustre and disjointed performance from City, who kick off their top-flight campaign at home to Bournemouth in a week’s time. ‘We played some brilliant football, we showed our level,’ Arsenal captain Odegaard said shortly after the final whistle. The Gunners breezed past City to get their hands on the Community Shield (Picture: Getty) Odegaard put Arsenal out of sight just moments into the second half (Picture: Getty) ‘We showed we’re ready, serious and want to do it again. ‘We want to attack it. When you get a taste of how nice it is, you want to do it again. ‘We want to win everything.’ Arteta’s men start the new Premier League season against Coventry City on Friday (Picture: Getty) Facing the media after the Gunners’ triumph, Arteta reserved special praise for new boy Tzolis, highlighting the winger’s ‘intelligence’ and ‘quality’ in the final third. ‘He’s come into the team and really organically he’s fitted in,’ the Arsenal head coach told reporters. ‘He’s a really intelligent boy, and he has a massive quality, which is that in the last 30 metres, he is so composed to pick people out in and around the box or to finish. ‘He has shown that two or three times, and he was decisive.’ Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut in Wales (Picture: Getty) Asked if there was room for improvement in Tzolis’ game, the Spaniard added: ‘With more quality around him, the numbers will be higher. It is not a coincidence. ‘He is a really consistent player in everything he does and, yes, I’m really impressed with him.’ Arsenal have now lifted the Community Shield on 18 occasions in their history – just three short of Manchester United’s total, who hold the record with 21 victories. Arteta has steered the north Londoners to three of these wins as a manager, lifting the prize in 2020 and 2023 prior to the team’s latest triumph. He also won the Community Shield twice as a player, first in 2014 and then again 12 months later. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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